Qualcomm · 5 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer, AI Accelerators
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$121K/yr - $182K/yr
8+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize low-latency runtimes for AI inference on next-generation accelerator hardware. The role involves building robust host-side runtime components and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver production-quality features.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain core C/C++ runtime components for model execution, memory management, and control/data paths
Define and evolve userspace–kernel interfaces and ensure long‑term compatibility
Lead debugging and integration efforts across emulation environments and hardware platforms
Improve performance, stability, logging, and observability of the runtime
Implement automated tests, including unit and integration tests, to ensure feature quality
Produce clear design documentation and participate in technical reviews
Provide technical guidance and mentorship within the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in systems software development using C/C++ on Linux, especially in library/API design and development
Familiarity with git, CMake and other programming languages like Python and Bash
Strong knowledge of OS fundamentals, memory management, and multithreading
Experience working with kernel/user APIs (e.g., ioctl) and low-level systems debugging
Experience in performance optimization, profiling, and large-scale debugging
Demonstrated ability to deliver complex features end-to-end in a production environment
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc
Preferred
Experience with AI accelerators, inference runtimes, or DSP-like architectures
Familiarity with virtualization/emulation (e.g., QEMU) or device bring-up
Experience with security protocols or Linux platform security (e.g., SPDM/PCIe)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
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